Strategic Purchaser

Job Title: Strategic Purchaser

Location: Reynoldsville PA
Shift: 1st Shift (6a to 2p M-F)

Employment Type: Full-Time; permanent
Department: Manufacturing / Finance

About Us

We are a growing precision manufacturing team producing highquality round cutting tools for customers across various industries. Were committed to quality innovation and providing a clean wellorganized workplace where skilled team members can thrive.

We are currently seeking an experienced Strategic Purchaser to join our team.

Position Overview

As a Strategic Purchaser you will lead purchasing activities for assigned material and service categories in line with Seco Procurement Guidelines and KPIs. You will contribute to category strategy development collaborate closely with Global Category Managers identify and evaluate new suppliers and negotiate regional or local agreements that support both divisional and Group strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

With local and/or regional responsibility you will manage strategic direct and indirect purchasing activities while ensuring compliance with purchasing policies processes and Group standards. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in or develop category strategies in collaboration with the Global Category Manager (or independently where no GCM is assigned).
• Identify prepare and lead purchasing projects for assigned categories in cooperation with internal stakeholders or for local needs.
• Research evaluate and nominate new and existing suppliers aligned with Secos strategic requirements.
• Ensure supplier compliance with laws CSR standards Code of Conduct and internal policies.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance (quality cost delivery) and optimize the supplier base.
• Manage procurement activities using common processes systems and tools following delegation and authority matrices.
• Execute tenders align specifications with stakeholders and establish contracts in accordance with Group guidelines.
• Collect and analyze data on existing agreements pricing supply chains volumes and quality performance.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure the correct application of contractual terms (e.g. SSCoc Sandvik Purchasing Conditions).
• Resolve supplier-related issues such as invoices deliveries and cost deviations.
• Support supply chain logistics customers and finance in supplier contract execution and escalation handling.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the ERP system in compliance with Sandvik processes.
• Participate in preparation and follow-up of supplier audits.
• Collaborate across Seco and Sandvik to drive synergies cost savings and negotiation opportunities.
• Identify evaluate and mitigate supplier and product risks within assigned categories.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing processes and tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong business acumen with proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Clear and confident communication skills both written and verbal
• Results-driven mindset with agility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Experience with M3 ERP is preferred but not required
• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing or supply chain roles
• Experience with strategic purchasing supplier negotiations and cross-functional collaboration
• Exposure to industrial manufacturing or engineering-driven environments is beneficial
• Regular interaction with a broad range of internal stakeholders (supply chain engineering finance logistics) and external suppliers

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health dental and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave 14 weeks at 90% of wage
• Retirement plan options 5% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match on 6% employee contribution
• Opportunities for skill development and internal advancement
• Supportive team environment

Seco Tools a subsidy of Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who because of a disability needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at . Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.